Pacemakers Without Silastic Coating
510(k) K790764
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| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SESE | NumberK790764 | Date26 Apr 1979 | StatusActive |
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United States — FDA 510(k) Active
Specification
- 510(k) Number
- FDA Product Code
- DXY
- Device Class
- Class III
- Regulation
- 21 CFR Part 870.3610
- Advisory Committee
- Cardiovascular
- FDA Decision
- SESE Substantially Equivalent
Overview
AI-generated summary, 18 Sep 2026
This device is an Implantable Pacemaker Pulse-Generator, a Class III medical device designed to regulate abnormal heart rhythms by delivering electrical impulses to the heart muscle. It is intended for patients with bradycardia or other conduction disorders requiring chronic cardiac pacing, providing consistent pacing rates to maintain proper heart function.
The device is supplied sterile and intended for single-use implantation, adhering to FDA 510(k) clearance under the Cardiovascular advisory committee. It is regulated under regulation number 870.3610 and must be implanted in a controlled clinical setting by trained medical professionals. No additional sterilisation or reprocessing is required post-implantation, and its design excludes Silastic coating as specified in the original submission.
Other devices from Telectronics, Inc.
Questions
AI-generated answers, 18 Sep 2026
What is the primary purpose of this pacemaker, and who should consider using it?
This pacemaker is designed to regulate abnormal heart rhythms, specifically for patients diagnosed with bradycardia or other conduction disorders requiring chronic cardiac pacing. It delivers consistent electrical impulses to maintain proper heart function, ensuring a stable pacing rate. Clinicians should consider it for patients who need reliable, long-term pacing support in a controlled clinical setting.
Is this device intended for reuse, or is it meant to be implanted as a single-use device?
This pacemaker is explicitly intended for single-use implantation. It is supplied sterile and does not require additional sterilization or reprocessing after use, as it is meant to remain implanted permanently once placed by trained medical professionals.
What distinguishes this pacemaker from others, and why might that matter to a clinician?
This pacemaker is notable for its lack of a Silastic coating, which may influence biocompatibility or patient response. Clinicians might consider this feature if they are evaluating potential complications related to material interactions, though the primary function remains consistent pacing for bradycardia or conduction disorders.
How should this device be stored before implantation, and what precautions should be taken?
Since the device is supplied sterile, it should be stored in its original packaging until ready for use to maintain sterility. It must be implanted in a controlled clinical setting by trained professionals, as it is not designed for reprocessing or reuse. Proper handling and adherence to sterile techniques are critical before implantation.
What regulatory pathway was followed for this device, and how does that affect its use?
This pacemaker was cleared through the FDA’s 510(k) process under the Cardiovascular advisory committee, with a decision of